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School type
  
Public high school

Grades
  
9 - 12

Nickname
  
Tigers

Number of students
  
826 (2012–2013)

Lowest grade
  
Ninth grade

Principal
  
Dave Navarre

Enrollment
  
826 (2012-2013)

Phone
  
+1 707-825-2400

Color
  
Black and Orange

Highest grade
  
Twelfth grade

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Rival
  
Mckinleyville High School

Address
  
1720 M St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA

District
  
Northern Humboldt Union High School District

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Arcata High School is the primary public high school in Arcata, serving students in grades 9 through 12. It is located in Arcata, California and is part of the Northern Humboldt Union High School District.

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History

Arcata High School was the first high school in Humboldt County, established in the late 19th century. In August 1894, an election was held involving the elementary school districts of Janes, Bayside, and Jacoby. The vote resulted in favor of founding a new high school. It was determined that the high school should be placed in Arcata, and named Arcata Union High School.

In 1903, in order to support the growth of the high school, a 6,000 dollar bond passed. This bond was used to construct the first school building on 16th and G streets, in Arcata. In 1912 enrollment reached 100 students. New buildings opened in 1920, 1924, and 1943. In 1944, enrollment had reached 500 students and 21 teachers were employed. In 1947, construction began on a new classroom wing and gymnasium. In 1952, the schools metal shop building, and science wing, began construction. In 1956, construction began on the wood shop building.

In 1994, Arcata High School had an enrollment of 940 students, 53 certified staff, and 24 classified support staff.

Demographics

The total student population as of 2012 - 2013 was 826, with 49% male and 51% female. As of 2010, the school had an ethnic makeup of 93.6% Caucasian, 2.5% Latino, 13.9% Native American, 3.0% Asian-American, 1.6% African-American, 1.0% Pacific Islander, and 0.8% Filipino. 29% of the students are socioeconomically disadvantaged, 1.0% are English learners, and 13.5% have disabilities.

Academics

As of 2012, the school had an API rating of 815.

Arts

Arcata High School has a number of special programs through the Arcata Arts Institute, which helps students with a particular interest in the arts (music, dance, drama, etc.) to pursue their interests. In addition to the Arcata Arts Institute, Arcata High School has a Concert Choir, Madrigal Choir, Jazz Band, and the ArMack Orchestra.

As part of the Northern Humboldt Union High School District, Arcata High School is closely affiliated with the only other public high school in the district, McKinleyville High School. Groups such as the orchestra and the jazz band, as well as some drama productions, combine students from both schools.

Athletics

Arcata High School is part of the Humboldt-Del Norte League of the CIF North Coast Section (NCS). The school fields a varsity team for every sport NCS offers.

Notable alumni

  • Medal of Honor recipient James Allen Taylor graduated in 1954 or 1955
  • Christa Johnson, LPGA professional golfer.
  • Geoffrey Owens, an actor best known as Elvin Tibideaux in The Cosby show
  • Dane Iorg, former professional baseball player, primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals
  • Garth Iorg, former professional baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays
  • References

    Arcata High School Wikipedia